Patient's question:
In school, when using the restroom, I noticed some classmates have something different from me. I searched online and found out that I might have a very tight foreskin, which prevents my penis from fully showing. I want to ask, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
If, when flaccid, the foreskin covers the glans and it is diagnosed as phimosis, it is prone to accumulating dirt and leading to inflammation of the urinary and reproductive systems. At the same time, it is also clearly detrimental to the quality of sexual life. In phimosis, the foreskin cannot be retracted by hand, or it still cannot be flipped back to reveal the glans even when erect. Both conditions can hinder the growth of the penis and may also interfere with sexual function, potentially causing impotence and premature ejaculation, leading to penile inflammation, male infertility, and even penile cancer, resulting in a series of serious consequences.